Operations

CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s Monday introduced a new macaroni and cheese dish to menus at more than 600 of its U.S. units after conducting a nationwide search for the ultimate comfort food. The entree was inspired by Rick Massa, 58, a...

Back in 2000, when technology stocks were crashing and dragging the American economy toward the last recession, Scott Shaw saw an opportunity in new media where others saw only risk. Shaw, who by then had spent 17 years with three separate...

LAS VEGAS January McDonald’s Corp. “showcase” venue on the legendary Strip here, opened last month with some high-tech Vegas-style touches for consumers and employees, an updated point-of-sale system, and advanced cooking equipment. ...

Eager to plug leaks in their beverage cost and rein in bar inventory in an economy that makes every bottom-line dollar precious, operators are relying on different management technologies for enhanced control. Among the technologies...

LOS ANGELES Long known for its “outside the bun” thinking when it comes to advertising, Taco Bell won recognition for its creative work last year, outranking all other restaurant brands on the “Top Scoring Television Advertisements for 2009” list...

LOUISVILLE Ky. KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell parent Yum! Brands Inc. is teaming up with online fitness services provider eFit4Me.com and University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino to help consumers make better eating and lifestyle...